Classes

About CYT Classes - Where the fun begins!

Every session (Fall, Winter and Spring) CYT Baton Rouge offers 10-week theater arts classes to children & youth ages 5 – 18. These two hour after-school classes are held once a week. On the final week of classes, students will display a portion of what they've learned by participating in a SHOWCASE for family and friends.

*AGE REQUIREMENT:
- You must be 18 through the entire session to be eligible to take classes and audition.
- You must be in school (elementary, middle or high school). Once you graduate from high school, you are no longer eligible to participate.

Enrolled students, ages 8 – 18, have the opportunity to audition for a CYT Broadway-style musical!

Younger students may serve as ushers at CYT shows, and students ages 14 and up may work on a backstage crew. You must be enrolled in a CYT class in order to be eligible to audition for a show.

*WAITLIST NOTE If the class your child wants to take is full, please email classes@cytbatonrouge.org and request to be put on a waiting list. Waitlists do not guarantee that you'll get in the class, but if an opening is available you must be on the waitlist to get into the class.
How to register for Classes

Details about this Class session


NOTE: Classes are on Monday nights.

Registration for SPRING 2025 Classes opens FEBRUARY 16!

     Youth class registration opens at 4pm
     Teen class registration opens at 7pm.

SPRING CLASSES start on Monday, Feb. 24 and run for 10 weeks. Showcase is held on Monday, May 12, 2025. 

LOCATION:  Bethany Church: South Campus, 11107 Honore Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

TIMES: We offer two time slots:
Act 1: 4:15-6:30 pm
Act 2: 6:15-8:30 pm

COST:  $210

The Baton Rouge Class Coordinator is Taylor Wingate: classes@cytbatonrouge.org

PLEASE NOTE: The enrollment age is the child's age as of the class start date. Special considerations will be made on an individual basis for students who have birthdays soon after the session starts.
How to register for Classes

Current Classes:

Class: Age: Chapter: Location: Day: Time: Start: End:
4:15 TEEN Acting 101: The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe 13-18 Baton Rouge
(Spring 2025)		 Bethany Church South Campus Mon 4:15pm - 6:30pm Feb 24 May 12
4:15 TEEN Musical Theater Dance: The Making of a Dance 13-18 Baton Rouge
(Spring 2025)		 Bethany Church South Campus Mon 4:15pm - 6:30pm Feb 24 May 12
4:15 TEEN Stunts and Combat 13-18 Baton Rouge
(Spring 2025)		 Bethany Church South Campus Mon 4:15pm - 6:30pm Feb 24 May 12
4:15 YOUTH Musical Theater: On My Way to Broadway 8-12 Baton Rouge
(Spring 2025)		 Bethany Church South Campus Mon 4:15pm - 6:30pm Feb 24 May 12
4:15 YOUTH Vocal Master Class: Discovering Your Voice 8-12 Baton Rouge
(Spring 2025)		 Bethany Church South Campus Mon 4:15pm - 6:30pm Feb 24 May 12
4:45 Our Gang 5-7 Baton Rouge
(Spring 2025)		 Bethany Church South Campus Mon 4:45pm - 6:30pm Feb 24 May 12
4:45 Our Gang 2 5-7 Baton Rouge
(Spring 2025)		 Bethany Church South Campus Mon 4:45pm - 6:30pm Feb 24 May 12
6:15 Prop Shop: Trash to Treasure (Ages 10-18) 10-18 Baton Rouge
(Spring 2025)		 Bethany Church South Campus Mon 6:15pm - 8:30pm Feb 24 May 12
6:15 TEEN Acting Challenge: The Importance of Being Ernest 13-18 Baton Rouge
(Spring 2025)		 Bethany Church South Campus Mon 6:15pm - 8:30pm Feb 24 May 12
6:15 TEEN Musical Theater Dance: The Party's Roaring On at CYT 13-18 Baton Rouge
(Spring 2025)		 Bethany Church South Campus Mon 6:15pm - 8:30pm Feb 24 May 12
6:15 TEEN Voice: CYT Glee (BOYS) 13-18 Baton Rouge
(Spring 2025)		 Bethany Church South Campus Mon 6:15pm - 8:30pm Feb 24 May 12
6:15 TEEN Voice: CYT Glee (GIRLS) 13-18 Baton Rouge
(Spring 2025)		 Bethany Church South Campus Mon 6:15pm - 8:30pm Feb 24 May 12
6:15 YOUTH Comedy: Make 'em Laugh 8-12 Baton Rouge
(Spring 2025)		 Bethany Church South Campus Mon 6:15pm - 8:30pm Feb 24 May 12
6:15 YOUTH Musical Theater Dance: Dancing Through Oz 8-12 Baton Rouge
(Spring 2025)		 Bethany Church South Campus Mon 6:15pm - 8:30pm Feb 24 May 12
6:15 YOUTH Musical Theater Dance: Steppin’ Out Broadway Tap! (Ages 10-12) 10-12 Baton Rouge
(Spring 2025)		 Bethany Church South Campus Mon 6:15pm - 8:30pm Feb 24 May 12
6:15 YOUTH Vocal Master Class: Discovering Your Voice 8-12 Baton Rouge
(Spring 2025)		 Bethany Church South Campus Mon 6:15pm - 8:30pm Feb 24 May 12

How to Register for Classes


Set up a Family Account before you register for classes
  1. Click on the "person" icon at top right corner of our website (to right of "DONATE" on any page).
  2. Click on "NEW ACCOUNT" in the pop up window.
  3. Fill out the information required, with the parent's info first.
  4. To add a child to the account, click on the +Family Member button.
If you are already have a Family Account, then (while logged in) follow these steps:

Register for Classes
  1. Go to the "Classes" page
  2. First select your "Student's Age"
  3. Click on the Class Name of your choice
  4. Click on the "Register Now" button
  5. Select the family member that will be in the class
  6. You will now have an option to sign up for audition times. Auditions are not required.
  7. If you don't sign up now, you will have that option later in your family account
If you need more information about auditioning and show requirements, please see our "Info Hub" page.

Refund & Late Fee Policy


Refund Policy

  $25    Processing fee on all refunds prior to first day of class or camp.
 
  $20    Additional fee for refunds requested within two weeks of first day of class or camp.
(Please note that we hire our teachers based on enrollment, and if students withdraw within two weeks before classes start CYT still has to pay the teachers that were hired.)
 
  No refunds after the first day of class.
 
  No class tuition refunds for students who audition for a show.
 
Late Fees

  $25    Late registration fee is applied one week before classes start, so please register as early as possible.


 

Current Teachers:

Ally Holloway

Ally is a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University and a CYT alum, and is currently a Talented Theatre teacher in Livingston Parish. Ally has performed in numerous productions with a variety of local theatres over the last two decades, and has also toured as an actor/emcee with GENERATE camps. In the last few years, she has discovered a love for directing and teaching theatre, and is so excited to share her passion of the stage with the next generation of theatre kids!

Alyssa Bourque

Alyssa Bourque is a dancer, singer, teacher, and theater lover! As a CYT alumni, she has shared the CYT stage many times and had the opportunity to return as a performer in CCT's debut show, Godspell. Alyssa has a BFA in dance, and is currently raising her son, Judah, and dancing as often as she can! She loves to throw pottery and rock climb with her husband.

Chanler Landon 1

Chanler is a CYT alumni and currently performs with CCT. Some of Chanler’s favorites shows she has performed in include Sound of Music (Maria), Tuck Everlasting (Dancer), Hunchback of Notre Dame (Esmeralda), and Newsies (Katherine). She is overjoyed to be able to be teaching something she loves, with the people she loves, serving the One she loves. She has done musical theatre for 7 years and hopes to share and extend this passion with others. Let’s tell a story!!!

David Louviere

David is an Emergency/Critical Care Registered Nurse with a passion for the arts. While studying Vocal Performance at Southeastern Louisiana University, he performed regularly in community theatre and in Southeastern’s Opera and Musical Theatre Department, where he met his wife, Mandy. David is committed to fostering the love of music and theatre in others. He teaches voice at a homeschool co-op and serves as one of the worship leaders at his church. He is especially thrilled to see all four of his children learning and growing in the CYT community and counts it a true honor to be joining CYT’s team of Teaching Artists this year.

Donna Iverstine

Donna love theater and has worked with various theaters in many ways. She has directed CCT's Godspell, as well as CYT’s Lion King, Jr., Tuck Everlasting, Tarzan, Peter Pan, Shrek the Musical, Mary Poppins, and Beauty & the Beast. She also serves as a CYT instructor teaching Acting, Dance, Improv, ASL, Stunts/Combat, etc. She is the Improv Team coach. For her day job, Donna is an acting and improv coach which she enjoys seeing actors and dancers, young and old, grow in their God-given talents and giftings. Donna has performed with various theater groups and companies, and she currently serves as director for Timbrel Dance Company.

Jeff Elliott

With a background in Industrial Design, Graphic Design, and 3D Animation, Jeff’s largest role at CYT has been creating sets and working backstage during CYT productions. Over the years his involvement has expanded to include assistant directing High School Musical, directing Rapunzel, and performing in the CCT production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. He has been truly blessed to work with this talented team and these amazing kids to bring you this exciting show. Mary Poppins holds a very special place in his heart and many cherished memories for his family. His prayer is that God will be glorified and you will be blessed by this performance.

Joanna Gill

Greetings! My name is Joanna Gill and I am super excited to be a part of the CYT family. Kids have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember! Not only do I have a Master's Degree in Education, but I have also been a children's pastor, as well as, an elementary school teacher. The Lord called me to help shape young kids lives and I look forward to doing just that, at CYT!

Leigh Ann Landon

This is Leigh Ann Landon’s second stage production with CCT- the first being last summer’s production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Leigh Ann loves to work with CYT students as a teacher in voice and music classes and was the Music Director for the Winter 2024 CYT production of Anastasia. Leigh Ann would love to thank the directors for letting her be a part of such an amazingly talented cast and her Father in Heaven for allowing the blessing of CYT/CCT into her life.

Mandy Louviere

As a former stage manager and skilled technical hand in the Opera/Musical Theatre Department at Southeastern Louisiana University, Mandy has a true passion for theatre. Mandy also enjoys homesteading adventures with her husband of 20 years, David, and their 4 children as well as bringing creative visions to life whether in baking, crafting or event planning in her church and community. Mandy is overjoyed to be on staff with CYT Baton Rouge as Show Coordinator and as a teaching artist.

Melissa Beatty

Melissa has a passion for teaching youth theatre. She grew up doing theatre with The Drama Room and with DSACT in her hometown of Denham Springs. She has directed and assistant directed multiple musicals over the years. She joined the CYT family 5 years ago and has taught CYT youth acting classes and youth musical theatre classes. She was the assistant director for CYT's The Lion King Jr and Anastasia YE she made her CYT director's debut with Charlotte’s Web. She is so excited to be the director of CYT’s Seussical this season. She loves sharing her passion for theatre with the youth of CYT. She believes that God had gifted each child with special and unique gifts and loves helping children discover and grow those gifts. She is so honored, humbled and grateful to God for allowing her the opportunity to share the gifts He has given her with CYT!

Rebekah Knight

A passionate storyteller, Rebekah received her B.A. in Theatre from LSU. She is an energetic acting coach and loves helping kids develop their potential. She has directed several shows for CYT, most recently Anastasia. Some of her favorite past acting credits include Godspell (Disciple), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Narrator), and Shrek The Musical (Gingy/Sugar Plum Fairy). Most days you can find Rebekah at a local coffee shop, listening to music and working for CYT! She is grateful to the Lord for this unique creative community.

Stephanie McCandless

Mom to Emery (16) & Charlie (18). Married to Andy. Dog mom to Biskit (8). Some of my credits include Radio City Rockette, LSU Golden Girl, talent in Equity Theater musicals in several U.S. cities, dance school owner & teacher, musical theater choreographer at University Lab School for high school & elementary musicals.

Teresa Whitaker

Teresa is honored to be teaching again for CYT. She has choreographed two CCT shows including Godspell and The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Mary Poppins. She performed as an LSU Golden Girl for 4 years and danced professionally for Merv Griffin Enterprises. She owned Elite Dance School with her sister and enjoys choreographing musicals, a local Mardi Gras Ball, and teaching Musical Theater Dance classes. "I can do all things who Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13